Soul man Clarence Carter set to sing in Hampton on Saturday

Alabama-born soul singer Clarence Carter — the man responsible for hits including "Slip Away," "Patches" and the immortal "Strokin'" — is set to play a fundraising show at the Mercury Entertainment Center in Hampton on Saturday, Nov. 27. The concert starts 7 p.m. and will also feature the RTB Band. Admission $25 in advance, $30 the day of show, and proceeds will benefit the Marching Elite Association. The ticket price includes dinner, served 7-9 p.m. For tickets, call Jennifer Gordon at 757-727-9120 or 757-896-0094. Mercury Entertainment Center is located at 227 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton. — Sam McDonald